S. Nottani

S. Nottani
Born
Shewakram Nottani

Bombay
Died1949
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Businessman
Years active1938–1949

S. Nottani was an Indian filmmaker. He created the first Malayalam "talkie Balan (film) in 1938.[1][2][3] He also directed a Malayalam movie, Gnanambika in (1940). His most contributions were mainly focused in the Tamil film industry. He directed Santhanadevan (1937), Satyavaani (1940),[4] Bhaktha Gowri(1941),[5] Sivalinga Satchi (1942)[6] and Inbavalli(1949).[7]

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